Punch,  45 (1863), 83.

Delusive Meteors

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Meteorology, Light, Error, Amusement


    Responding to a letter in The Times reporting the observation of a bright meteor, warns of the possible confusion between meteors and fireworks set off by 'school-boys'. Looks forward to the end of the school holidays 'in the interests of Science'.



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